Monosyllabic baby names
Names tagged with “Monosyllabic” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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14 names
◈= unisex (gender-neutral)
- Kreed
Celtic
94Belief or faith; also derived from the surname Crede meaning credibility and trust in Scottish tradition.
- Camp
English
84From Middle English 'camp,' denoting a temporary settlement or enclosed field. Modern usage reflects outdoor adventure and communal gathering spaces.
- Bowe
Irish
84From Old Irish 'bo-dhubh' meaning 'yellow cow' or dark-hued. Also possibly a variant of Bowe/Bow, associated with archery and strength.
- Banks
English
69One who lives near or by riverbanks or hillsides; a geographical surname turned forename indicating landscape connection.
- Jett
English
66A jet-black stone or the rapid stream of something propelled forward; associated with speed and darkness.
- Dash
English
55A short, energetic movement or rush. Originally a verb meaning to move quickly or violently; modernized as a given name reflecting speed, vitality, and dynamic energy.
- Dade
Celtic
42Derived from Irish 'Dáidh', meaning 'fiery' or 'bright'. Associated with warmth and luminosity in Celtic tradition.
- Tray
English
42A short, punchy name often used as a nickname or informal given name. May derive from tracer or tray (the object), or be a modern invention.
- Wake
English
40From Old English 'wacan' meaning to wake or arise; suggests alertness, awareness, and new beginnings
- Noir
French
40From the French word for black. Often associated with darkness, mystery, and elegance in modern usage.
- Rouse
English
40From the Middle English surname meaning 'to rouse' or 'to awaken', also possibly derived from the Old English 'rus' relating to rough or ruddy complexion
- Dame
English
40A title of respect, originally meaning 'a woman of rank or authority.' Used as a given name, it conveys dignity and formal grace.
- Duy
English
40Vietnamese name meaning 'correct' or 'right', often given to express hopes for virtue and wisdom
- Poe
Literary
40Most famously associated with Edgar Allan Poe, the 19th-century American writer. The name itself is of uncertain etymology but carries literary prestige and dark romantic associations.
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
